KANNE, Circuit Judge.
This appeal raises a single issue. Are a defendant's double jeopardy rights violated when the state successfully pursues an appeal of the dismissal of an habitual offender charge after the defendant has already begun serving a sentence on the underlying crime. Because of the reasons set forth below, we affirm the district court's dismissal of the 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition.
I.
Hicks was charged by information with burglary...
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